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Battle of Stromboli
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The Battle of Stromboli, also known as the Second Battle of Stromboli or the Battle of Alicudi, took place on 8 January, 1676, during the Franco-Dutch War. The battle occurred between a French fleet o
Painting of the battle by Théodore Gudin
Painting of the battle by Théodore Gudin
The Viceroy of Naples paying tribute to de Ruyter's fleet in the port of Naples, by Jan van Essen, 1676
The Viceroy of Naples paying tribute to de Ruyter's fleet in the port of Naples, by Jan van Essen, 1676
19th century depiction of a Spanish galley towing a rudderless Dutch ship after the battle.
19th century depiction of a Spanish galley towing a rudderless Dutch ship after the battle.
Franco-Dutch War
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The Franco-Dutch War, 1672 to 1678, was primarily fought by France and the Dutch Republic, with both sides backed at different times by a variety of allies. Related conflicts include the Third Anglo-D
Battle of Stromboli
…The Battle of Stromboli, also known as the Second Battle of Stromboli or the Battle of Alicudi, took place on 8 January, 1676, during the Franco-Dutch War. The battle occurred between a French fleet of 20 ships under Abraham Duquesne and a combined fleet of 19 allied ships (18 Dutch and one Spanish ship…
Left to right: The Battle of Solebay The murder of the De Witt brothers The Capture of Coevorden The Siege of Valenciennes
Left to right: The Battle of Solebay The murder of the De Witt brothers The Capture of Coevorden The Siege of Valenciennes
The planned 1672 French offensive; the alliance with Münster and Cologne allowed them to bypass the Spanish Netherlands, marching through Liege, and a
The planned 1672 French offensive; the alliance with Münster and Cologne allowed them to bypass the Spanish Netherlands, marching through Liege, and attack the Dutch from the relatively unguarded east.
Prince William of Orange, appointed Captain-General in February 1672; political conflict between his supporters and de Witt impacted Dutch preparation
Prince William of Orange, appointed Captain-General in February 1672; political conflict between his supporters and de Witt impacted Dutch preparations
Louvois, French Secretary of War, whose reforms were crucial to French success
Louvois, French Secretary of War, whose reforms were crucial to French success